Imperial Power Of Han Dynasty

Chapter 733-Zhang Lu's Surrender

Yan Pu sighed deeply and asked Yang Ren: "General Yang, Yangping Pass is strong, and Shijun handed you ten thousand elite soldiers. How could you be defeated so quickly? Could it be that you disobeyed the military order and went out of the city to fight?"

In the end, Yan Pu's tone had become sharper, with a hint of blame.

However, Yang Ren understood Yan Pu’s character and knew that he was doing something wrong, so he bowed his hand to Yan Pu and said in a deep voice: "Yan Gongcao, I will follow the general order and dare not play. The reason why Yangping Pass was conquered was Because the enemy used a catapult."

"Catapult?" Zhang Lu frowned.

"Yes, the enemy used hundreds of catapults with a range of over one hundred and fifty steps, and aimed at the head of Yangpingguan city to pour stone bullets. Our sergeants died and injured a lot, so they didn't dare to go to war."

"The enemy's stone bullets continued, and then the Liangzhou army came out all the time. Our army was caught off guard, and the city gate was breached again, so we lost..."

Yang Ren gritted his teeth and insisted: "Because of the heavy trust of the teacher, he has lost the natural danger of Yangping Pass. Please be punished by the teacher."

"Fine, General Yang fought hard, go down and rest."

Zhang Lu shook his head, but did not order any punishment. He could see that Yang Ren was covered in blood and there were several wounds on his body. He had obviously gone through battles and his brother had not punished him. How could he be embarrassed to punished him?

"Thank you, Master."

Yang Ren thanked Zhang Lu gratefully, and then retreated.

However, Zhang Lu sighed, staying silent for a long time, and then looked at Yan Pu.

"Yan Gongcao, how about meeting up with my second brother when I flee to Bazhong?"

Yan Pu raised his brows, and said, "Dare to ask Master, but still have to resolutely fight against Liu Ye?"

Zhang Lu smiled bitterly: "What about fighting? It's just a lie."

Yan Pu was silent for a while, and then suddenly said, "Since Master has no intention of fighting against Liu Ye, it's better to surrender."

"Hand over, please surrender?" Zhang Lu tightened his facial features. He hadn't thought of surrendering, but now that both Yangpingguan and Shangyong have been lost, wouldn't it be too late to ask Liu Ye to surrender?

Seeing Zhang Lu's silence, Yan Pu probably guessed what he was thinking, and then said: "Master, excuse me. Although the general is now in the north, half of the princes in the world have not yet surrendered, Liu Biao and Sun Quan , Cao Cao, and Liu Zhang are not easy people. The general can't fight forever, right?"

"what do you mean?"

"Since ancient times, the saint kings have always emphasized the use of morals to subdue people. If Shijun surrenders, the general must take the Shijun as an example. Back then, when the military minister sent Qin Ling to parade around, Shijun didn't know?" Yan Puxun with good guidance.

Wuchen was a general under Chen Sheng. He was ordered to attack Qin, but the cities refused to surrender. Later, someone gave him an idea to let a Qin county magistrate who voluntarily surrendered to sit in the car. Xu Yi was a senior official. Hou Lu, then cruised around and made a statement. Many county magistrates surrendered when they saw that the military minister was kind to those who surrendered.

Zhang Lu began to ponder, his eyes flickering and he closed his eyes after a long time had passed.

"Then, drop it."

...

Liu Ye commanded the army. After Yangping Pass, there was a Ma Pingchuan, aggressively approaching Nanzheng. The more than 40,000 troops under his command were still preparing to continue attacking the city, but he didn't expect a good news from the front-Zhang Lu surrendered.

Liu Ye rode his horse and slowly moved forward surrounded by hundreds of Liangzhou cavalry. Only the Nanzheng city gate was wide open in front. Hundreds of officials and squires and thousands of civilians lined up on both sides of the road and saw the Liangzhou army. The momentum was like a rainbow, and they showed expressions of awe.

Among these surrenders, one was wearing a cloth, but his complexion was white. Obviously a well-maintained fat man stepped forward and bowed his head and said respectfully: "Hanzhong Zhang Lu, I don’t know the general Huwei, trying to contend. The imperial court king, it is really worth dying. Lu is foolish, and is planning for the people, begging for surrender to the general, and general Wangwang accepts it."

And the officials and civilians on the side said in unison: "I will wait for Zhang Shijun's favor, and Wangwang will open up the net."

Liu Ye stared at Zhang Lu, a cold light flashed in his eyes: This Zhang Lu really has some tricks.

"Hehe, Master Zhang, please hurry up."

Liu Ye dismounted himself and helped Zhang Lu up with a smile. Zhang Lu suddenly felt like a spring breeze. Where was the chill? He looked at the person in front of him in disbelief, only to see that Liu Ye was only in his thirties, his back was as straight as a javelin, and he was already powerful.

On the other hand, Zhang Lu is in his forties, but he is still a county prefect, and he can't help feeling envy.

But Zhang Lu is a human spirit after all, and he quickly reacted and said respectfully to Liu Ye: "The general, he is really guilty of not knowing the tiger's might."

"Haha, it's okay, there have been times that can be changed, and it's great."

"General, I have already sealed up the city's mansion, the general can go and inspect." Zhang Lu respectfully said.

When Liu Ye heard the words, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes. The most important buildings in a city are the city guard mansion, the granary, and the mansion. The mansion is a place where gold, silver and weapons are stored. Since Zhang Lu sealed the mansion, it shows that he really surrendered.

Liu Ye nodded and said with satisfaction: "Very well, Zhang Shijun knows the current affairs as a Junjie, he would be very satisfied, and I believe his Majesty will be satisfied."

"Thank you General!"

Zhang Lu was overjoyed when he heard this. After hearing this, he naturally understood that Liu Ye was ready to accept him. Isn't this a gratifying thing?

"During the period when Zhang Shijun was guarding Hanzhong, the government was harmonious and the people lived well and the political achievements were quite good."

Liu Ye said loudly: "In this case, Zhang Shijun will continue to serve as Hanzhong prefect, how about providing food and grass for my imperial master?"

Zhang Lu is overjoyed. Liu Ye is really sincere to continue serving as Hanzhong's prefect. It doesn't matter if he provides some food and grass. Anyway, Hanzhong will belong to Liu Ye's subsidiary forces in the future, and he won't need to save food and grass to support the army.

"It's easy to talk, it's incumbent for Zhang to provide food and grass for the king."

Zhang Lu cautiously said: "I just don't know, when is the general going to return to the division? The subordinates should urge his subordinates to prepare food and grass."

"go back?"

Liu Ye showed a playful smile on his face: "I didn't plan to go back."

Zhang Lu was taken aback and stammered: "Why...? The general will stay in Hanzhong if he doesn't return to Luoyang to sit in the court? This..."

"Does Shijun Zhang think that our army will go out in two directions and use one hundred thousand troops, so that only one Hanzhong can't be achieved?" Jia Xu smiled.

"Huh?" Zhang Lu tentatively asked, "Could it be that the general is ready to lead the army... to sweep Sichuan and Shu?"

Liu Ye smiled silently, while Jia Xu said sternly, "Zhang Shijun, don't ask too much, just provide food and grass."